Chestnut Trees

[jalentour]

Has anyone had any luck growing chestnut?
I recently found a grower in Florida and they make it sound like blight is no longer a problem.

[220]

Not much help as Im in Aus and blight isn't a issue but have a hundred or so trees.
Not a massive market for chestnuts in Aus and most customers now prefer the easy peel varieties so cattle get to eat most of ours.

[BeeMaster2]

Where in Florida? If in my area, I would like to check them out.
Jim

[gww]

There are a lot of chestnuts that do well just not american chestnut.
Cheers
gww

[Michael Bush]

>Has anyone had any luck growing chestnut?

I planted 7 American chestnuts this last year.  So far they have survived but they have not thrived.  Maybe they will get some roots under them and take off...

[jalentour]

The Florida grower is:

http://www.chestnuthilltreefarm.com/

[BeeMaster2]

Thanks JV. Not far from me.
Jim